If a child’s control mechanism and bladder muscles are not working properly

Who gets daytime wetting?

Any child who is potty trained can have daytime urinary wetting if they are not taking the time to empty their bladder fully, not voiding on a regular schedule or are not having coordinated pelvic floor musculature, which is required for holding and releasing urine.

How is daytime wetting treated?

The Bedwetting and Enuresis (BE) Program is a clinic that addresses daytime and nighttime wetting and its causes. Your child will be placed on a strict bowel and bladder program to help retrain the bladder. This includes using the toilet regularly (every 2 to 3 hours), taking enough time on the toilet to fully empty their bladder and drinking appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid constipation.

The BE Program has been designed to address dysfunctional voiding using behavioral modifications, such as motivating techniques to help obtain success.

The Department of Pediatric Urology works with the gastroenterology team to address any constipation issues that may be contributing to dysfunctional voiding, and with a clinical psychologist to help with the motivation and resistant behaviors that can accompany dysfunctional voiding.

Our group is committed to helping you and your child attain success to improve bladder function and eliminate leaking of urine, irritated voiding and/or recurrent UTIs, which are all symptoms of dysfunctional voiding.

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